Heather & Joe's Holland Guidebook
Food scene
This coffee shop is a must stop while you’re visiting holland. The atmosphere is inviting and the coffee and pastries are delish.
7 locals recommend
KIN Coffee and Craft House
1200 Ottawa Beach RdThis coffee shop is a must stop while you’re visiting holland. The atmosphere is inviting and the coffee and pastries are delish.
Whether you want to stop and grab pastries, bread for dinner or take the whole family out for breakfast, this is the place the locals go & it’s a perfect Holland establishment.
65 locals recommend
Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas AveWhether you want to stop and grab pastries, bread for dinner or take the whole family out for breakfast, this is the place the locals go & it’s a perfect Holland establishment.
Great beer, pizza and family friendly atmosphere. Located in DT Holland and offers takeout too.
75 locals recommend
New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th StGreat beer, pizza and family friendly atmosphere. Located in DT Holland and offers takeout too.
Big Lake Brewing
13 W 7th StGood food, wonderful relaxed atmosphere, family friendly.
Wonderful breakfast and lunch food, blueberry donuts and an ideal place when you are in downtown Holland and need a quick bite to eat. Be sure to pick up one of their incredible pies to bring home.
6 locals recommend
Bowerman's on 8th
2 East 8th StreetWonderful breakfast and lunch food, blueberry donuts and an ideal place when you are in downtown Holland and need a quick bite to eat. Be sure to pick up one of their incredible pies to bring home.
Fans of science fiction would love the distillery room of the Coppercraft: it looks like an engine room of a space ship, all gleaming metal and pipes.
7 locals recommend
Coppercraft Distillery and Restaurant
184 120th AveFans of science fiction would love the distillery room of the Coppercraft: it looks like an engine room of a space ship, all gleaming metal and pipes.
Seventy-Six
52 W 8th StModern/Rustic American kitchen. Wine/Cider & Cocktails served.
One of our favorites, great staff, delish food served tapas style.
8 locals recommend
Poquito- Holland
90 W 8th StOne of our favorites, great staff, delish food served tapas style.
When you visit Holland State Park, be sure to stop here to grab a deep fried corn dog on your way home.
Dune Dogz & Treats
2233 Ottawa Beach RdWhen you visit Holland State Park, be sure to stop here to grab a deep fried corn dog on your way home.
This place gets very busy on Summer nights but is a Holland staple for ice cream. They serve soft serve, sundaes, popsicles and more. 7 min drive from the house.
38 locals recommend
Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveThis place gets very busy on Summer nights but is a Holland staple for ice cream. They serve soft serve, sundaes, popsicles and more. 7 min drive from the house.
Crane's In The City
11 E 8th StBeach
Top Beaches
Tunnel park is walking distance from our house. They have a playground, a viewing area and a public beach with perfect sand.
34 locals recommend
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park PathTunnel park is walking distance from our house. They have a playground, a viewing area and a public beach with perfect sand.
Huge expansive beach area right next to Big Red lighthouse. They also have a snack shack and life jackets for use.
92 locals recommend
Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach RdHuge expansive beach area right next to Big Red lighthouse. They also have a snack shack and life jackets for use.
Located along a secluded section of the Lake Michigan shore, the Saugatuck Dunes State Park covers over 1000 acres along 2.5 miles of shoreline. Here visitors will find some impressive coastal dunes, some of which are over 200 feet tall.
122 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveLocated along a secluded section of the Lake Michigan shore, the Saugatuck Dunes State Park covers over 1000 acres along 2.5 miles of shoreline. Here visitors will find some impressive coastal dunes, some of which are over 200 feet tall.
This beach is a 35 min drive but definitely worth a trip if you have time. Lake Michigan is home to many beautiful Beaches and Oval beach stands out among them. With a wide, sandy beach backing up to low, coastal dunes, it’s really a dream location.
Be sure to check out the cute town of Sagatuck on your way down or grab dinner there when heading back to the house.
115 locals recommend
Oval Beach
690 Perryman StThis beach is a 35 min drive but definitely worth a trip if you have time. Lake Michigan is home to many beautiful Beaches and Oval beach stands out among them. With a wide, sandy beach backing up to low, coastal dunes, it’s really a dream location.
Be sure to check out the cute town of Sagatuck on your way down or grab dinner there when heading back to the house.
Laketown Beach
6710 142nd AveRentals
There are bike paths all over Holland, if you need extra bikes- we recommend this place as an option.
Beachside Bike Rental
2011 Ottawa Beach RdVelo City Cycles
326 South River AvenueGreat place to buy or rent bikes if you are in the Downtown area.
This place is located on Lake Makatawa & you can rent Kayaks, paddle boards and a giant paddle board for up to 7 adults.
Macatawa Boat House
2136-2174 Ottawa Beach RoadThis place is located on Lake Makatawa & you can rent Kayaks, paddle boards and a giant paddle board for up to 7 adults.
Cross Country Cycle
345 Douglas AvenueGreat location to rent bikes and they also can repair bikes that you own.
Activities for kids
Fun for the whole family.
Critter Barn
2950 Adams StTired of the sand? You could take the kids here and enjoy their indoor water park, Alpine challenge, zip line, water cannons, tumble buckets and more. Perfect for a wide range of ages.
13 locals recommend
Holland Community Aquatic Center
550 Maple AveTired of the sand? You could take the kids here and enjoy their indoor water park, Alpine challenge, zip line, water cannons, tumble buckets and more. Perfect for a wide range of ages.
Educational and interactive programs for the family, trails to explore and hike.
8 locals recommend
De Graaf Nature Center
600 Graafschap RdEducational and interactive programs for the family, trails to explore and hike.
One of our favorite places to go, perfect for a wide range of ages. They have trails, zip lines outdoor playground with climbing logs and a slide build into the hill. They even have some wild rescue birds, such as Bald Eagles.
10 locals recommend
Outdoor Discovery Center
4214 56th StOne of our favorite places to go, perfect for a wide range of ages. They have trails, zip lines outdoor playground with climbing logs and a slide build into the hill. They even have some wild rescue birds, such as Bald Eagles.
Gentle terrain for hikers or mountain biking. Pets on leashes welcome. The wooded area is 300 acres of trails. Easy hiking.
Riley Trails
Riley TrailsGentle terrain for hikers or mountain biking. Pets on leashes welcome. The wooded area is 300 acres of trails. Easy hiking.
Wonderful place got get some pictures of kids trying on wooden shoes, this place has one activity after another. This 10-acres of “authentic” Dutch village of the 1800’s with its curious architecture is a delight for grownups and kids alike.
54 locals recommend
Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James StWonderful place got get some pictures of kids trying on wooden shoes, this place has one activity after another. This 10-acres of “authentic” Dutch village of the 1800’s with its curious architecture is a delight for grownups and kids alike.
Sightseeing
Windmill Island
36 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, fun place to explore.
Kuker-van Til Nature Preserve
2003 Perry StKollen Park is a beautiful park on the shore of Lake Macatawa located less than a mile from downtown Holland. The park has a boat launch ramp, a roofed picnic shelter with tables, and a playground for children.
Kollen Park Drive
Kollen Park DriveKollen Park is a beautiful park on the shore of Lake Macatawa located less than a mile from downtown Holland. The park has a boat launch ramp, a roofed picnic shelter with tables, and a playground for children.
Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StOpen Wednesday’s and Saturdays from 8AM-2PM.
Kayak launch
Pigeon Creek Kayak Launch
7170 Holly DrYou can access lake macatawa here, plus there is a playground for kids and a good picnic area too. Also have a boardwalk by the water.
Howard B. Dunton Park
290 Howard AveYou can access lake macatawa here, plus there is a playground for kids and a good picnic area too. Also have a boardwalk by the water.
Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park DrThis is also a great place to launch boats/kayaks. Close to downtown.
Pickleball court
Winstrom Park